Federal Advocacy
From its building located steps away from the United States Capitol, NAR advocates for federal policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to own, buy and sell real property.
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) represents 1.5 million+ residential REALTORS® and commercial practitioners involved in all facets of the industry as brokers, sales agents, property managers, appraisers and counselors. As the largest professional trade association in the United States, NAR advocates policy initiatives that promote and protect a fundamentally sound and dynamic U.S. real estate market fostering vibrant communities.
Top Federal Issues We're Watching
In-Depth Issue Analysis
NAR tracks hundreds of legislative and regulatory proposals every day. Find out where these proposals stand by searching NAR's Federal Issues Tracker.
Advocacy News
- Read weekly Washington Report articles recapping NAR's legislative and regulatory policy activities in the nation's capital.
- Listen to the Advocacy Scoop—the only podcast that takes you inside the advocacy work of the National Association of REALTORS®.
Advocacy Group Directory
Bills and Regulations
NAR tracks hundreds of legislative and regulatory proposals every day. Find out where these proposals stand.
Congressional Testimony
NAR provides expert testimony to committees in both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
Letters to Congress
NAR's President sends letters to lawmakers stating the association's position on certain issues.
Letters to Federal Agencies
NAR's President sends letters to agencies that regulate some part of the real estate transaction.